Perimeter Alarm System; Arming The System - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

Locks and Security
9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's
engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and
then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start
your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off
rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the
new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure
from Step 1 for each additional key.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.

Arming the system

When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
headlamps and/or parking lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever key is removed from the ignition.
Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
• Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
• Press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 on the keyless entry keypad (if
equipped) at the same time.
• Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors.
Note: The hood, each door and the liftgate (wagon) arm individually,
and if any of them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed.
When you press the
within three seconds:
• the horn will chirp once to indicate the hood, each door and the
liftgate (wagon) are closed.
• the horn will chirp twice to indicate that either the hood, a door or
the liftgate (wagon) is still open.
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control on the remote entry transmitter twice